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Embroidery is Not Just for Hemlines

by eileenroche on August 12, 2017

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I was browsing in a department store this weekend and like normal, I was drawn to anything embroidered. Much to my delight, I saw so many embroidered t-shirts, sweaters and…

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Volume 104 Subtle Tees – Leaf Lesson Part 1 of 2 – Software

by eileenroche on May 20, 2017

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By Denise Holguin This is expanded coverage of the Subtle Tees project featured in Volume 104 May/June 2017. Lesson Highlights: Copy, paste and rotate designs in embroidery software to suit…

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Volume 103 Overspray Turned in to Opportunity

by admin on March 29, 2017

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This blog is expanded coverage of the Subtle Tees article featured in Volume 103 March/April 2017.  This post covers “overspray”.   For spray paint tips, visit “spray paint” [line] I…

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Embroidering on Onesies

by eileenroche on December 28, 2016

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Is there anything sweeter than welcoming a new baby into the family right at the holidays?  It brings the meaning of Christmas home…time to focus on the important things in…

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Stabilizer Experiment

by eileenroche on July 30, 2016

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Normally, I use fuse polymesh stabilizer to the wrong side of the design area to stabilize knit fabrics. But recently, I was working on a couple of knit skirts. The…

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A freshly popped t-shirt!

by admin on June 29, 2016

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I’ve been on a t-shirt wearing kick—mainly because t-shirts are comfortable to wear in the summer.  But instead of mass market t-shirts that everyone is wearing, I’ve opted to embellish my own. Years ago…

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It’s Sew Easy TV: Monograms for Men

by eileenroche on October 9, 2014

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On October 10, log onto www.ItsSewEasyTV.com and watch me show you how to make any men’s garment distinctive and personal by adding a monogram in episode 703.  The key work…

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Hooping a t-shirt in Multi-Needle Monster

by eileenroche on August 4, 2014

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Today’s blog is inspired by a reader’s recent question.  We hope you enjoy and be sure to keep those questions coming! ——————————- On July 21, 2014, reader Beth Price left…

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A New Bag – Finale

by eileenroche on July 30, 2014

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Here’s the windup on my new bag. After embroidering the corner accents and grommet designs on both bag outer panels, I followed the instructions in Handbags 2, Designer Knockoffs for…

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A New Bag

by eileenroche on July 23, 2014

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Nothing puts a little kick in your step quite like a new handbag – especially when you make it yourself. Once or twice a year, I like to dip into…

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